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Quib
4 February 2010, 16:20
This is Part One of the Magna-Matic CRT-15 review. It consists of introductory photos, details covering the construction and features of the CRT-15, as well as instructions for use.

Part Two will consist of a follow-up review after returning from the range. At which time we will put the CRT-15 to use on an actual carbon caked bolt and carrier assembly.

Check back often for Part Two which I will update as my personal time permits.

Quib
Weapon Evolution Staff



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Quib
11 April 2010, 12:03
With Spring weather upon us, I was finally able to get the chance to head out to the range. One of the items I’ve been anticipating reviewing, is the Magna-Matic Defense CRT-15 Carbon Removal Tool.

Being a stickler for a clean weapon, and one of those who despises carbon build-up, I was anxious to see the CRT-15 in action.

Disassembling my 20” rifle, I commenced with field stripping the bolt and carrier assembly. This weapon at its range session yesterday, saw about 150 rds of ammo. The weapon went through some recent barrel work, and after zeroing, was used for some casual plinking. Lubrication used, was Tetra Gun Oil.

Starting with a clean bolt, the carbon build up during this range session was minimal. But, I felt the carbon built up present would suffice for an initial after action review.

Starting with the bolt tail, I followed the instructions which I have outlined above. Immediately the CRT-15 began chipping away the carbon present, and it was difficult to keep the carbon from flying away and in a centralized location in order to have something to show for the photo shoot.


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A CLP soaked patch was all it took to finish up the bolt tail. You can see the BEFORE and AFTER shots in the photo below.


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The bolt carrier, as with the bolt tail, was spotless at the beginning of my range session. Here I had practically no internal carbon to remove, so naturally the CRT-15 had very little to pick up. I didn’t feel what carbon was removed, was worthy of a photo.

This by no means is a hit on the ability of the CRT-15 to remove carbon from the interior of the carrier, but is simply due to the fact that the carrier was clean to begin with, and the amount of ammo fired was a bit under the average fired at a typical range session.

I did drop a patch on top of the bolt carrier opening, and using the CRT-15 as sort of a make shift “jag” was able to wipe the interior of the bolt carrier. This quickly removed what carbon was present.


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Seeing that I keep my weapons PMCS’d after each range session, with very little to no carbon remaining after cleaning, I feel to give the CRT-15 a run for its money I’m going to have to subject one of my AR’s to a season of limited Preventive Maintenance.

I have full confidence that the CRT-15 will be up to the task, and look forward to the end of the summer season. Hopefully I can report back here with a weapon showing significantly more carbon build-up than shown here today, and another positive report on the performance of the CRT-15.

For information on pricing and availability, please visit the Magna-Matic Defense Web Site at:

http://www.magna-matic-defense.com/

Magna-Matic Corporation
W4599 County Road IW
Waldo WI 53093

Quib
9 December 2010, 18:23
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